Gingerbread Teddies Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Teddies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 2 cups packed brown sugar; 1-1/2 cups shortening; 1/2 cup molasses; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; Semisweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups shortening
1/2 cup molasses
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
Semisweet chocolate chips

1
In a large bowl, combine 2-1/4 cups flour, brown sugar, shortening, molasses, eggs, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Beat on high speed until combined. Beat in remaining flour. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
2
Shape dough into 12 balls, 1-3/4 in. each; 12 balls, 1-1/4 in. each; 72 balls, 1/2 in. each; and 60 balls, 3/8 in. each. Place the 1-3/4-in. balls on three foil-lined
3
for the body of 12 bears; flatten to 1/2-in. thickness.
4
Attach six 1/2-in. balls to each bear for arms, legs and ears. Attach four 3/8-in. balls for paws. Attach one 3/8-in. ball for nose. Add chocolate chips for eyes and belly buttons.
5
Make three cuts halfway through the dough on the end of each paw; make an indentation in each ear with a wooden spoon handle.
6
Bake at 350u00b0 for 12-16 minutes or until set. Cool for 10 minutes before carefully removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely (cookies will be fragile while warm).

862

kcal

Calories

Fat

187

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided, 2 cups packed brown sugar, 1-1/2 cups shortening, 1/2 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Teddies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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